Wednesday, August 7, 2013

How to End an Interview by

"What questions do you have for me?” This very question will be heard
at almost every job interview you ever go on. And when you answer,
“Nope, I think I'm good!” it's not really a great indication that you're
thinking about if this company is a good fit for you. Because, it's not
just about them liking you—for a successful job, you need to feel
comfortable at this company.
But what questions should you ask? It's not always easy to ask the
right question but asking the wrong question is surprisingly easy. Here
are some ideas to get you started (or tell you to shut your mouth)!

Do Ask:

“Thinking back to people who
have been in this position previously, what differentiated the ones who
were good from the ones who were really great?”Management Guru Alison Green
calls this a “magic question.” It truly is. It indicates that you are
not only interested in doing a good job, you're interested in doing a
great job. It also gives you a chance to find out what you're going to
be measured against—plenty of jobs have someone who did it 6 years ago
who everyone loved. Finding out at this stage what made her fantastic
really helps you decide if this is a job you're capable of exceeding in.What is the biggest problem the department/division/company is having right now? Now,
if you are really on top of things, you will have asked this question
prior to the interview and come prepared to answer how you are going to
solve this problem. But, it's not too late to ask it at the actual
interview. If the problem is too big picture for someone in this
particular role to tackle alone, a great follow up is, “How do you see
this position's role in that?” Don't just ask this question and then
fall silent. This is your chance to shine. People want to hire someone
who can solve their problems.I understand that [something about the company] how do you think this will affect the company's future? I
can't give you a specific question to ask here because you have to do
the research. You need to read up on the company as much as possible and
inquire of your network connections, if you have some. Then you need
ask questions based around your research. This indicates that you have
done your work and it also indicates that you are being thoughtful about
this particular job and this particular company. Hiring managers don't
want to hire people who want “any” job, they want to hire people who
want “this” job. If you've done your work, it indicates that you have a
strong interest in this job.Why is this position open?
Knowing whether this is a new position or not, and what happened to the
previous incumbent is very helpful for you. Don't expect them to give
you the dirty details, but you do want to know if you'll be battling for
resources as a new position, or filling in the shoes of the person who
is now interviewing you, but used to hold this job.

Do Not Ask:

Can I work from home if my kids are sick? You
definitely need to know the answer to this before you accept the job,
but the job interview is not the place to ask it. When do you ask it?
After you receive an offer and before you accept. Asking it too early
indicates that you are already planning to have to miss work and/or take
off early. If you wait until after they've decided that they want you,
they are likely to be much more flexible.So, how much does this pay? Salary
is one of those touchy subjects. In an ideal world, the job posting
would have given you a ballpark range for the salary. But, it's
generally not. It's certainly fine to discuss salary, but bringing it up
this way makes you sound a bit naïve. Wait until the topic comes up.I need special accommodations due to my medical problem. Is [insert accommodation] possible? By
law, if your medical condition qualifies under the Americans with
Disability Act (ADA) the company is required to make reasonable
accommodations for you, so why is this a bad question? Because people
with disabilities are less likely to get hired and people will start
panicking over if you're going to sue if you're rejected, or disciplined
or terminated. Unless your disability is obvious (it's hard to hide the
wheel chair, for instance), it's best to ask this question after you've
received the job offer.Is it okay if I take this call? First
of all, your cell phone should be off and stowed in your bag or pocket.
If, for some reason you forgot and it rings or beeps, the correct
response is, “Oh my word! How embarrassing that I forgot to turn my
phone off. Please forgive me!” And then you turn it off.

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